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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20
hUyiGt TO nuThkKe.

Are you disturbed Al night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth1 II so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Wmslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculsbie
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. II cures
dysentery, disrrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste. snd is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
slcians in the nited States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Is avoided by dyspeptics who. guided by
the recorded experience of thousands,
begin and systematically pursue course
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Per
sistence in the use of this pure and highly
accredited stomachic, is the sole and
agreeable condition of the entire removal
Of the obstinate forms of dyspepsia. no
less than temporary fit of indigestion.
In connection with the use of this spe-
cific, it is desirable to avoid articles of
food which individual experience has
shown to be difficult of digestion, by the
stomach sought to be benefited. Each
dvspeptics past observation of his diges-
tive capacity should enable him to be his
own guide and mentor in this particular,
not trusting to any set of dietetic rules
too general to be suited to particular
cases. Biliousness and constipation.
heartburn, wind upon the stomach, sour
eructations, headache and mental des-
pondency, are among the concomitants
of dyspepsia, and we put it too flight by
the bitters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

A custom has grown up among us in late
years of burdening the coffin with floral
adormnents, until undertakers are at their
wits ends, Many people now think that they
do not show proper respect to their dead I'M
less the custom is observed. Some there are
who can do this by the aid of large purses,
with no Inconvenience to themselves what
ever Others will feel the strain for time to
come. Widows there are, who, amid the
scalding tears of the death hour, feel as
though they would gladly give their hearts
blood, if possible, to lavish honor on the de
departed. So expense is not thought of at
the time, but like fostering chain it makes
itself felt during the long bitter years that
are sure to follow. Young parents lose their
first born, and amid their frantic grief they
are ready to go to the extreme of the fashion,
ordering the flowers, regardless of cOSt-they
are for their darling Thus it goes on 10 the
extremes until some friends in their grief and
sorrow beg that no flowers he brought
Glohe-Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Mrs. Blanchard was entertaining some
friends in the parlor one evening when she
heard a small voice she knew so well saying:
please 'scuse ME, mamma" Then she saw
little figure standing in the doorway in white
gown, with tangled curls and bright eyes, too
bright for 10 O'Clock at night. thought Mrs.
Blanchard Midget ran across the room to
the refuge that had never failed her-moth-
er's arms, Mamma, dear pleaded the little
night owl, II have just learned today how to
tell you love you in such beautiful new
way. Please, may show youi Pm so 'fraid
I'll forget by morning" Midget held up her
dimpled fingers. "Now, everybody do just
as l do" she said, gleefully. Hold your
thumbs together so, now the next fingers the
same way, but the next to that You must
double in tight" She held her chubby fingers
in this position, the palms together, the
thumbs tightly touching, also the forefingers,
but the second fingers folded in SO that her
rosy nails and the dimples that stood for
knuckles touched, then the third and fourth
fingers met at the tips as the thumbs and
foretingers did.
Now" cried Midget, in great delight,
"how far can You go from nurseP and she
parted the thumbs as far as they would 60
"Now how far from cook" and the foretin-
gers went apart. Then III suppressed glee
she carefully explained: You must skip the
folded fingers and go to the next. Now, how
| far can you go from your dear, sweet
mammal" she cried in great triumph. And
odd it was that those queer little third fingers
would not separate, and the more you tried
the closer they We're, not only Mldget's tiny
fingers, but papa's strong ones and Judge
| Mills wrinkled ones. And as long as the
second fingers are held in bondage the third
ones will not separate. Try it.-ChriStian
| WeaElv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

BURKs' WHITE PINE BALsAM-FOr the
positive cure of coughs, colds and Group.
We know of no way to make it more en-
phatic than to say Burks' White Pine
Balsam leads all other cough remedies.
You will find Burks' sarsaparilla a
more effectual remedy in the ulcerous
forms of scrofula than any other remedy.
One cent dose.
The pain suffered by those who are al
flicted with dyspepsia is Understandable.
The relief that is given by the use of Lit
tie Apricot pills hes caused many to be
thankful for these little pills" For sale
by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Use Cressler's Wild Rose tooth powder
for cleansing the teeth. Price, csc.
Dyspepsia is the cause of many of the
pleasures of this life being avoided
Burks' Iron Tonic cures dyspepsia and
Indigestion. Sold on guarantee at 81
by Hariz & Bahnsen, druggists.
Burks Cataarh Cure will cure catarrh,
even after the sufferers life has become a
burden to him and he is nuisance to his
friends. 1t is thoroughly scientific
cure Not snuff or liquid Price, soc
Every year increases the popularity OF
Burks' White Pine Balsam. Cures all
pulmonary troubles.
If vou are as tired when you get up as
when You went to bed, you need Bnrks'
Sarsaparilla. Sold by Hartz & Bahnsen
Build up your health and strength
with Burks' Iron Tonic. and work will
become more easy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

A protest should be raised against the vivid
and unspeakably hideous shade of yellow
green that is so largely used in new costumes,
and that makes the feminine wearers resem-
BILE colossal south frican carrots Any kind
of green, even the palest and most delicate
hue, can only be worn by women of a certain
type-those, for instance, who have skins
like ivory and reddish golden hair. But when
it comes TO the startling emerald tints that
compose the latest gowns word of remon-
STRANGE is not out of place The color itself
is extremely beautiful ON grass plot and lilac
bush, but it is, nevertheless, HORRIBLY ugly
when put into material at so much u yard
There is no woman lily ing to whom it is be
coming Then there is something else that
appears to need OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. The
leg OF mutton sleeve is both picturesque and
pretty on a slim, youthful figure But is that
any reason why every other fat woman one
meets, young or Old, rs the case might be,
should have ridiculous puifs standing out on
her shoulders like ncipient wings3 And then
what is the meaning OF those strange looking
patches hat appear at the tops Of So many
arms nGndescript ornaments neither puff
nor Il slash, nor yet exa,'tly an Insertion, but
a sort of tmid compromise in which all three
have a shared 1t does seem pity that with
SO much good taste ev-ryw here, and SO varied
an assortment of exquisite fabrics from winch
to choose ia tue shops, We should be com
peie,l to see these monstrositles-a procession
of green figures, beputfed, bepatched and
what is more, bebustled Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20
MRS. FRANCES HoDGsoN BURNETT.
In Her Workshop at Washington-Her
Passinn for the. pirturns..un

In Her Workshop at Washington-Her
Passion for the Picturesque.
Among the female noveiiss who live at the
national capital, perhaps the best known is
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett. who has
pretty red brick house on street, Up in the
third story you will find Mrs Burnett's work
shop, Or "den," as she lies to call it. She is
suffering this winter from i'll health resulting
from overwork, and has spent the season in
Boston. She IS now returned tn Washington
however, and intends to stay here the rest Of
the winter. Her husband, DIR. Burnett. is a
dark eyed little oculist, who practices his
profession here. He is said to have not a
little talent at painting And indeed their
mouse IS mat OF an artist from basement to
attic. The novelist and her husband have a
passion for old weapons and antique furni-
ture, pretty bric-a-brac and Oriental rugs
Her craze for the picturesque extends not
only TO her lnanimate subjects, but to her
two boys.
A lady who recently paid Mrs. Burnett a
visit is the authority for the statement that
they are very handsome boys. Their proud
mother Is quite aware of their beauty and
she keeps them dressed in a most becoming
fashion. She has taught them the art of
posing. If the bell rings and visitor is an
nounced Mrs. Burnett turns to her sons and
says: Take your positions" Immediately
the well trained boys falls into positions best
suited to their dress and beauty The elder
one will lean his elbow on the corner of the
mantel and rest his head upon his shapely
hand, while the other will stretch himself in
In graceful attitude on the heavy rug in
front of the fire The visitor enters and can.
not fail to be struck by the picturesque eff
feet tins sbtained, and goes away with her
mind full of admiration for her friends
childreA, and feeling almost ashamed of the
general roughness of her own boys at home,
whom she is much more likely to find sliding
down the banisters, sitting on the fence or
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20
Don't Experiment

You cannot afford to waste time in ex-
perimenting when your lungs are in dan
ger. Consumption always seems at first
only cold. Do not permit any dealer to
impose upon you with some cheap imita~
ton of DR.. Kings new discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds, but be
sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he may tell you
he has something just as good. or just
the same Don't be deceived, but insist
upon getting DIR. Kings new discovery
which is guaranteed to give relief in ali
throat. lungs and chestaffections. Trial
bottles free Mt Hartz Il Bahnscn's drug
store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

The regular winter season of sand bagging
has set in, and belated pedestrians are nightly
waylaid, ''slugged" and robbed in all parts
of the city. The defines which character
ICES many of these jobs suggests the clean
action of that noted exponent of highway
robbery, Patrick Kent, and were it not for
the fact that MIR. Kent is spending the second
of a series of winters to be passed within the
walls of Joliet the police would say he was
the man with the bag. Patrick Kent, the
ablest man in the profession, terrorized the
residents on the avenues east of State street
two years ago Within month he sand
bagged twenty two persons and carried off
considerable plumber SANDY" Kent had a
system. He knew many of the high salaried
men in and all about the business houses on
the south side; knew their pay days and the
amount they received and when they would
start for their homes. In this way he was
enabled to pick out the man who had stuff,
and he himself said that he never dropped
man without being well paid for his trouble
The p,'rsuader he used was long canvas bag
Dne and half inches in diameter, with about
eighteen inches of the length filled with bird
shot Then there was about SIX inches of
a slack for handle. No matter how heavy
a blow was struck If would not fracture the
skull, but it was sure to knock the victim III
sensible
Winter is the proper time for going bag
ging," said Kent, a few days before he went
to state prison 1t is the only time in which
the work can be done safely, and the night
must also be dark Your man must be picked
out early in the day, and you must know the
route he takes to his home OF course he is
bundled up. Men going home after dark
business men-are like cows going home to be
MIXED; they take the same path all the time
see, Well, what's the matter with bein' in
an alleyway when he is about to pass Ii
you want to be successful you must wear
rubber shoes; then you can sneak up when
his back is turned and do him He's stunned
for a couple of minutes and gives you time
to go through him He doesn't know who
struck him, an the chances are two to one
that you'll escape. But never soak the stuff
that's how | was caught"
The only way to escape a collision with a
sand Dagger is to provide yourself with A
caliber revolver and take the middle of the
street when going home or to work at late
hour. Mr.. Kent has prescribed this rule
and his authority cannot be Questioned
Chicago Tribune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Clara declare | don't know what to do
with that silly Young De Jones He calls
every night.
DoTa-'Tcll him not to call
Clara don't like to offend him Our
families are such warm friends, you know
But must do something, because he keeps so
many young men | like away By his foolish
ness. It's no nse being conveniently out at
TINS. He always calls when am home and
one can't he away from home all the time.
Genevieye (who has had experiencel--Eat
good, strong onions every evening for a
while, dear and then sit close to him.
Clara and Dora lin unisonj-But they are
50 horI1d.
Genevieve-Yes, | know, but in a choice
between two evils, one should always choose
the least. Pittsburg Dispatch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

! have been great sufferer from Hay
Fever for Is years and have tried various
things without doing any good. / read
of the many wondrous cures of Ely's
Cream Balm and thought | would try
once more. In Is minutes after one ap-
plication | was wonderfully helped. Tive
weeks ago commenced using it and now
I feel entirely cured. 1t is the greatest
discovery ever known or heard of.
DUHAMEL CLARK, Farmer,
Lynn, Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
RQcE island & PEORIA
RAILW AY.
TO THE
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.

Accommodation trains leave Rock Island atG:00
a. N. and 80 p. m; arrive ata;'tj Il, III. and $40
p. IN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Take little starch OF arrow root and
merely moisten it with cold water, and lay it
on the injured part This must be done i'm
mediately, 50 as to prevent the action of the
air upon the skin. However, it may be ap-
piled some hours afterwsrd with good effects.
| learned this when resident of France.
1t may already be known here, but have
met with none among my acquaintance who
seem to have heard of it,
The old remedy, raw meat, is not always at
hand, and some children have an insIr-
mountable repugnance to let it be applied
Journal of Chemistry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Have the articles most in use conveniently
near. Don't have the pots and kettles and
other cooking utensils, generally used daily,
in a closet in another room or at the farther
corner Of the kitchen, away from the stove,
where, when they are wanted for use, you
have just so many steps to take before you
get them, and just so many or more to take
when you are putting them back. Have
small closet near the stove or sink, where all
these articles can be kept.-Boston Budget
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Stop ut the newly opened and central
ly located Sturtevant house. Broadway
and twenty ninth Street. Largely re-
built; entirely refurnished; new plumbing;
new elevator. etc. Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations Matthews & Pier
son, prnprietOrs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

In the pursuit of the good things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier. sure cure for sgue and
malarial diseases Price. SO cents, of
drupgiSts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Every woman, no matter how situated, if
able to leave her bed, ought to get one hour.
If not more, in the open air each day, walking
if possible And in the winter season every
living room should have a strong draught of
fresh air though it for five or ten minutes
two or three times day, even if the weather
is below zero. Nervousness, headaches and
blues would disappear as if by magic if these
rules were followed, and instead of an army
of helpless invalids, swelling the plethoric
purses of specialists, we should have active,
vigorous women, comfort to themselves
and a blessing to their families, and all by
the exercise of a little common sense, which,
after all, is twin sister to wisdom.-Arkan-
saw Traveller
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

well known physician says that boil
should not be allowed to progress if it can be
stopped at the outset, as the system is more
likely to be poisoned than relieved by the
gathering matter. The boil should be painted
with iodine, and will not amount to anything
If taken In the first stage.-Boston Budget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

diseases can be cured if properly treated
in time. as shown by the following state
ment from ID. G. Freeman, Sydney:
Having been great sufferer from pull
monary attacks, and gradually wasting
away for the past two years, 1t affords me
pleasure TO testify that Scott's Emulsion
of cod liver oil with lime and soda has
given me great relief, and | cheerfully
recommend it to ell suffering in similar
way to myself. In addition. l would say
that it is very pleasant to take.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

is essential to good health. but Mt this
season it Is often lost. owing to the pow
erty or impurity of the blood, derange-
ment of the digestive organs, and the
weakening effect of the changing season.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is a wonderful medi-
cine for creating an appetite, toniDg the
digestion and giving strength to the
whole system, Now is the time to take
it. Be sure to get Hoods SarsaparilIa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Results from imperfect indigestion. The
A regular habit of body can be secured
by taking Simmons Liver Regular to aid
digestion, to stimulate the dull and slug
gish liver, and rid the system of exces-
sive and poisonous bile. The regulator
corrects acidity of the stomach. cnres
dyspepsia and insures regularity of the
bowels alike free from laXiiy or costlve-
npcS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns. bruises,
cuts. ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. 25 cents per hox For sale by
Hartz b Bahnsen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

The best on earth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold BY druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

with j. E. Loosely & Co. Successors to
Hayes & Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire. tornado, cargo, life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable com
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1713
Second avenue, next door east of Nc
Intire l. Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. a severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

We are receiving n new kind of traffic from
the Usage river. 1t is what is called tiff"
and IS n brownish looking substance, taken
from the earth, which, after going through Il
certain grinding and other treatment, be
comes "A very handsome paint. The uost of
it is taken by one house here, and it will
doubtless become a very important feature Of
the paint business 1t is dug out of hills
along the Usage River in the neighborhood Of
ElizabethtOwn Globe Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20
playing ball than in poses that would gladden.

an artists soul
OF course, the attitudes given above are
only for winter use For summer an entirely
different set prevail, but they are quite as
effective, and indeed are the pride of Mrs
Burnett's heart What will be the result OF
this novel mode of education is a question
that agitates many of the novelist's friends,
but they will soon have the opportunity of
seeing, for a boy who can lean his elbow on
the mantelpiece cannot be very small
Washington Cor. Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

I'VE took it out riding in its carriage
and it went to sleep. 1t caught cold
while we were carrying it from the car
riage back into the house." The Holman
Adjustable baby carriage can be detached
from the wheels and carried into the
house without disturbing the baby. See
advertisement and send for catalogue.
275 Wabash avenue. Chicago, III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

A lazy horse can be taught to walk fast by
driving him alone and continually urging
him to move as desired Any particular
word, promptly uttered every time the whip
Is applied, will soon give him to understand
what is required A systematic course of
lessons at short intervals must be given in
order to succeed Chicago Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-20

| think babies have stood enough abuse
They're little and all that sort OF thing and
helpless, and they are made to endure the
contumely that does not belong 10 them.
Why do people speak of bouncing baby!
A baby usually of the age TO which that term
is applied is about as far from bouncing as
it can well be 1t is the incarnation of limp
ness.
Isn't it bouncing boy!" asks the nurse,
ecStatically.
And just at that moment the little innocent
lump of human dough is lying with its thumb
iii its mouth perfectly limp. But there is a
side issue, A squalling baby has been the
destroyer of all romance of connubial bliss
This effect is not produced by the baby, but
by the neighbors objecting. And the mother
may suffer, but still allow the poor little
thing to stand all the blame. It's shame |
may object to a baby that wakes up the
house in the middle of the night with crying,
but the baby crying is not a patch on the
mother soothing it. That simply drives you
mad, and when YOU hear heavier foot land
on the floor and kind of rough sound, you
may look out for the father, whose attempts
to quiet the child would wake the seven
sleepers. If they'd only let the child cry, it
would soon get tired and go TO sleep; but
they keep soothing it until it gets wild staring
wide awake and bowls for hours. Leave the
baby alone and be good enough to apologize
in the morning in behalf of the baby for the
noise you've made yourself Francisco
Chronicle